We take pleasure in introducing the above Service, conducted under the auspices of the National Union of Students, to our readers. The Service should provide a valuable channel for the exchange of news between the University centres. Owing to the short time at the disposal of the Editor of the Service in Christchurch, we have received news from only one College in time for this issue. A fuller budget may be confidently expected in our next number.

We appeal to all students to support this Service in order that Victoria may give full value in return for news received from other centres. News items should be sent every Friday to the Editor of "Smad" for transmission to Headquarters at Christchurch. Club Secretaries please Note !

Easter Tournament this Year in Christchurch.

Per N. U.S. (Cheh.) (NZSNS)—High enthusiasm marks the many preparations going ahead at Canterbury College for Easter Tournament this year. Billets as usual are presenting some difficulty and little accommodation is yet offering for the 180 visitors expected. Preliminary arrangements for a "hooley" party are well in hand.

Victoria's proposal to hold a water polo match in the swimming events has unfortunately met with little support. A friendly match may however be played. Swimming will be held in the Tepid baths on Easter Monday. Neither D. P. Lindsay nor N. Herrick will represent C.U.C., but several new water men and women are highly spoken of.

Canterbury's prospects are particularly bright in Athletics and Tennis.

The Athletic Team by winning the Inter-Club Championship and the Watson No. 10 Cup at the Canterbury Championships rounded off a successful season. Arnold and Denis Anderson are outstanding amongst a host of very good track and field men.

The Tennis Team is assured of victory in the Canterbury Lawn Tenis Association's Senior Competition, and contains such well-known players as Marjorie Sherris, H. A. Barnett and B. A. Barrer.

The staging of Inter-University friendly fencing bouts between boxing events Is prpoosed by Boxing Comptroller D. J. M. Glover. Boxing will be held in the Choral Hall on Easter Saturday.

Agricultural Students Seek Admission to University Tournament.

Per N.U.S. Cheh. (NZSNS)— Massey Agricultural College is making a vigorous endeavour to obtain participation in Tournament this year. Its proposal was first launched on September 23, 1933. Two delegates have been asked to confer with the other Tournament delegates at Easter but several difficulties lie in their path. One of the most insuperable is that Massey College will be unable to compete in all events and thus cannot be considered eligible for the Tournament Shield.

V.U.C. (NZSNS) Massey College have advised that they will not be sending any delegates to the Christ-church Tournament.

Auckland Crew to Buy Own Eight.

Per N.U.S. Cheh. (NZSNS)—Auckland rowers are showing initiative and keenness by making negotiations for the purchase of their own eight from a Sydney boat builder.

A difficulty will face other Colleges owing to the New Zealand Rowing Championships being held in Wellington on the same day, in consequence of which the other Universities will have to use No. 2 eights. Auckland's proposed purchase will thus give them a distinct advantage.

The Auckland crew is making contributions and giving guarantees towards the cost.

A proposal to hold a regatta in connection with the 'Varsity race has emanated from local rowing clubs, conditional on at least three crews competing.

New College Librarian Returns from America.

C. U. C. (N.Z.S.N.S.) The introduction of modern library science in the Canterbury College library will be made by C. W. Collins, M.A. recently returned from a two year study course in the University of Michigan.

Mr. Collins, formerly a well-known student administrator, was greatly impressed by the courses provided in American Universities, and, by the freedom of speech and general contrast to the University of New Zealand.

The College newspaper, he said, was the city's leading daily.

Women's Gymnasium Club.

Since its inauguration two years ago, this Club has proved to be one of the most popular and successful clubs. The object is to promote and encourage an interest in physical culture among women students, especially in the matter of improvement of posture.

Classes are held regularly throughout the year, at. least twice a week, and all those interested are cordially invited to attend. Last year the Club held a very successful dance, during which items were given by the members. All intending members are asked to watch the notice-board for further announcements.

Hockey Club.

The V.U.C. Hockey Club will hold its Annual General Meeting in the course of the next week or two. New players are urged to come along and get to know other members of the Club. Every year 20 or more students join the Club who have never played hockey before, and, in fact, many of the best players in the Club did not take up the game till they came to V.U.C.